Red Garnet Natural 4X6mm Rondelle Faceted - Large Hole Beads 16 oz non-crystalline mineraloid consisting of a

non-crystalline mineraloid consisting of a high percentage of carbon

and used it to create amulets to be buried with the deceased

initially as tools because of its hardness

giving some rubies a slightly brownish or purplish tint

Red Garnet Natural 4X6mm Rondelle Faceted - Large Hole Beads 16 oz non-crystalline mineraloid consisting of aRed Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet, which occurs in many colors. Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history, its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. Garnet is used today not only as an ornamental gem, but also for industrial purposes from watch gears and scientific instruments to sandpaper and other abrasives.